...or slightly larger puppies like
Basil, whom we deeply love, and who are members
of our families their entire lives.

Reality

(The Dog - Sport of Dog Racing - 06) Some former racing greyhounds continue to be treated badly
after their racing days are over. These dogs were kept in filthy conditions
while being used for research in a university laboratory, only to end their
lives crammed into garbage cans. To us, these
ungodly acts show how depraved some human beings can become. Anyone
who goes to a dog track or bets on a race is just as guilty of these
atrocities as those who tortured and murdered these dogs.

If these reality photos are
disturbing, and you don't believe such things should be done to dogs, then
set the proper example by not doing such things to any animals, and
by not supporting those who do. Stop eating or wearing animal products
or supporting any activity that exploits animals, and tell others why you
stopped.